The Cincinnati Bengals have taken an extreme risk in NFL free agency so far by...doing very little. Now, the question becomes whether the Bengals can salvage the start to the offseason in what is generally considered one of the most important stretches in franchise history before the 2025 season.

The Bengals' approach to free agency has been underwhelming at best. They simply haven't added enough talent to their roster. While things look bleak, it's worth pointing out that there is still plenty of quality talent available.

With the first part of free agency in the books, it's a good time to put together a seven-round mock for the Bengals. For this mock, we are using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator. Starks could be a legitimate top-10 talent in this draft class and safety is still a key need as the Bengals look to revamp their defense with new defensive coordinator Al Golden.